Sermons on Belief:

70. The Church - Faith Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

Faith is more than just belief; it’s a living response of trust, obedience and loyalty to the Creator who has a claim on one’s existence.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 70 - THE CHURCH -FAITH This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21, Romans 6:3-6, John 10:27-30, Mark 14:35-36, Galatians 2:20, Romans 14:11, Galatians 2:16, Genesis 15:6, Romans 4:16, Romans 3:21-23, Galatians 3:6-29, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Baptismal Covenant

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 13, 2013

In our baptismal covenant, we commit to belief in God, participating in the Church's life, resisting evil, sharing the Gospel, and ultimately doing all of this out of love.

What in the world is our baptismal covenant? It starts with the Apostles Creed. Do you believe in God the Father? Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? What we believe about God is the first and foundational part of our Baptismal Covenant. It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Anglican

Why Is Creation Important? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 5, 2013

A sermon on why the belief in creation is important (Adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, Chapter 4 called the Implications of Creation)

HoHum: I don’t believe in evolution, I know creation’s true. I believe that God above, created me and you. So praise His name for what He made, give credit where it’s due. I don’t believe in evolution, I know creation’s true. I didn’t crawl out of a pond, or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Close To God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 15, 2013

This Psalm brings together belief and be behaviour in an unbreakable partnership. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The Question Asked (vs 1) • Who may dwell in your sanctuary? (1a) • Who may live on your holy hill? (1b) (B). The Question Answered (vs 2-5) • Right Conduct (vs 2a) • Right speaking (vs 2b-3) • Right relationships with others (vs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Brethren

Women Of God, Servants Of God Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 10, 2012

Women, contrary to popular belief, hold a place of high regard with God. This is evidenced by the way God, Jesus, and even the "male chauvanist," Paul treats them.

1. Part of a daily Jewish Prayer (by men): "Blessed are you, LORD our God, King of the Universe, for not having made me a Gentile." "Blessed are you, LORD our God, King of the Universe, for not having made me a slave." “Blessed are you, LORD our God, King of the Universe, for not having made ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strait And Narrow Sermon Vii: Christians Avoid Deceptive Diversions Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 10, 2020

As culture drifts further away from biblical truth, mature Christians persevere in their beliefs and practices while avoiding deceptive diversions on the way to their ultimate goal.

CHRISTIANS PERSEVERE ALL THE WAY BY AVOIDING DECEPTIVE DIVERSIONS ON THE WAY There were times in my ministry when the making of a quick decision had to overrule emotions of the moment. Never to be forgotten was the Sunday morning when a stranger showed up at our church in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Are There Hierarchies Of Christians In Heaven?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 20, 2020

There is a growing belief that the better a Christian behaves or does things for God, the greater their rank and job responsibilities will be in the heavenly kingdom - and they will also be rewarded with a deeper relationship with God.

There are primarily two schools of thought that have emerged over the years about what the reward of Heaven will be. Some believe that there will be different gifts and varying degrees of happiness in Heaven based upon a merit type of system done on earth and how well a person works at their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17, Matthew 11:28, Revelation 3:5, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 5:12, Luke 14:11, Matthew 23:12, Matthew 19:30, Colossians 2:9-10, Philippians 3:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness In Appearance Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025

Holiness is not only a state of the heart but also a reflection of one’s outward life. Our appearance communicates our values, beliefs, and identity as children of God.

Title: HOLINESS IN APPEARANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:15-16 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 2:9-10, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 5:16 INTRODUCTION: Holiness is not only a state of the heart but also a reflection of one’s outward life. Our appearance communicates ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Timothy 2:9-10, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beyond The Grave: The Truth About Death

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Nov 1, 2024

What happens after death? What happens after death? It’s a question people from all walks of life and belief systems ponder.

Title: Beyond the Grave: The Truth About Death Key Text: Ecclesiastes 9:5-6 Introduction What happens after death? It’s a question people from all walks of life and belief systems ponder. The Bible provides profound insights into this question, and as Seventh-day Adventists, we hold to a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Ecclesiastes 9:5-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Finding Gratitude Amidst Sorrow SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of expressing gratitude even in times of deep sorrow and grief. It emphasizes the importance of cherishing memories, valuing relationships, and the belief in eternal life.

Giving Thanks Even At A Time Of Death I don't want to diminish the grief we feel today. I won't say that everything is alright, because it's not. We are hurting, and we know that this pain will linger for a while. Our grief is a dark valley that we must walk through before we can find healing. God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Topics: Funerals, Non-Christian

Freedom To Make Good Choices PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

Explores how our faith should guide our actions, fostering ethical awareness and demonstrating love through considerate choices that respect others' beliefs.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to be with you today, standing on this hallowed ground where generations of believers have gathered to worship our Lord and Savior. We gather not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and redemption. ...read more

Topics: Wise Choices, Christ

Effective Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

Contrary to popular belief, satan is alive and well. He is a real, personal being who, as a created cherub, sinned against God and subsequently fell from heaven.

If we are going to live a life flowing with forgiveness to everyone with whom we come in contact, we must realize that *The battles we fight are spiritual. *They are not to be directed toward another human being. *They should be directed against the forces of hell. Because our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Jesus Lied Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 17, 2001

This sermon addresses the growing belief that "all roads lead to God." All roads do -- but does the road you’re on lead to God the Father or God the Judge?

Sunrise Sermons Sunrise Presbyterian Church 18400 NW 68th Ave Miami FL 33028 Telephone: 305 821 5841 Email: SunPCUSA@aol.com “The Day Jesus Lied” September 9, 2001 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor The Introduction To The Scripture Lesson… We are continuing our study of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rx For The Soul - The Cure For Loneliness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 16, 2003

The general belief is that if we can find that "special someone" we can cure our loneliness. Genesis 2 tells us why that isn’t true.

OPEN: Being as this is the Valentine Weekend I wanted to share a few quotes by children about love: - Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. - Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife. - Kenny, age ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006

This message attempts to make it clear why resurrectionof Jesus was the most important historical event of all time, and why a belief in the resurrection of Jesus is so vitally important.

1 Cor. 15:12-19 (Easter 2005) The Importance of the Resurrection Intro: Friday I was listening to the radio and I heard a really short Easter Sermon. It lasted only about eight seconds on Paul Harvey. It went like this: “Jesus lived a good life in a wicked world – to show us it can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible